exchangeable

American  

[iks-cheyn-juh-buhl] / ɪksˈtʃeɪn dʒə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being exchanged.

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Related Words

Exchangeable, interchangeable apply to something that may replace something else. That which is exchangeable may be exchanged for money, credit, or other purchases to the amount of the original purchase: These dishes are exchangeable if you find they are not satisfactory. Interchangeable applies to those things capable of being reciprocally put in each other's place: Standard parts are interchangeable.

Other Word Forms

• exchangeability noun
• exchangeably adverb
• nonexchangeability noun
• nonexchangeable adjective
• unexchangeability noun
• unexchangeable adjective
• unexchangeableness noun

Etymology

Origin of exchangeable

First recorded in 1650–75; exchange + -able

Example Sentences

The dollar, seen as a highly liquid asset owing to it being readily available and exchangeable, is seen also as a leading safe haven investment.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Capital controls still limit the yuan’s adoption because overseas countries and companies fear being stuck with a currency that isn’t easily exchangeable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

Kohler and Paris were touted as exchangeable for Mahdieh Esfandiari, who has been held in France since February on charges of promoting terrorism on social media.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Schlesinger emphasized the need for further research and action, noting how the study's findings highlight the importance of soil nutrient dynamics, such as the level of exchangeable manganese, in climate change mitigation efforts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

Of every society, equal to the exchangeable value of the whole produce of its industry, 184.

From An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Garnier, Germain